Coverage dated July 26, 2023

US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation’s military strength and deepening security ties, as the U.S. competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Austin is the first U.S.

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  1. KOB 4

    US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties (opens KOB 4)

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    U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation’s military strength and deepening security ties, as the U.S. competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Austin is the first U.S.

  2. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    U.S. Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    CANBERRA, Australia >> U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Papua New Guinea leaders on Thursday to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation’s military strength and deepening security ties, as the United States competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties

  4. UPI

    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders (opens UPI)

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    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in a meeting with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said the United States is not interested in creating a permanent base there but will help bolster the country's forces.

  5. Washington Times

    U.S. Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties (opens Washington Times)

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    U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Papua New Guinea leaders on Thursday to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation’s military strength and deepening security ties, as the United States competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

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